Odessa Tree Lighting

12/07/2025

Thank you for all who came out to join us!

12/06/2025

Today’s the day Christmas in Odessa!

12/05/2025

🎄Be sure to bundle up and join us for the Odessa Town Tree Lighting ceremony and countdown tomorrow after Christmas in Odessa.

Live performances, hot chocolate, food, snowflake necklaces and commemorative ornaments to make things extra magical 🎄❄️

Begin gathering on the lawn of the Old Academy as early as 4:00, and be ready to countdown at 5:30 followed by more music to end your day in the merriest of ways. 🎄❄️🎄❄️🎄❄️🎄

11/30/2025

✨ What a busy and magical afternoon in Odessa! ✨
The Tree Lighting Committee, along with our incredible community, came together to decorate the town tree.

T-minus six days until the big moment! 🎄✨
Odessa, we’re almost ready.

Christmas in Odessa

Christmas in Odessa is a rain or shine event, and so is decorating the town tree for the big Odessa Tree Lighting ceremony and countdown that begins at 4:30 on the lawn of the Old Academy (Tour Stop #14) on 12/6/25.

Earlier today everyone cheerfully braved the cold, rainy weather to decorate the town tree for Saturday's festivities. Stay tuned to see how we got that gorgeous silver star up on top.
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🎄Advance tickets for Christmas in Odessa are available online at christmasinodessa.eventbrite.com through midnight on 12/5/25. (Same-day tickets will be available, but prices increase at the door.)

For more information, please visit christmasinodessa.com.

11/15/2025

We would like to extend our special thanks and gratitude to Chesapeake Home Services for sponsoring our annual fundraiser, Christmas in Odessa, again this year. We appreciate their continued support over the years.

Next time you need help with plumbing, heating, cooling, fire sprinklers, or dryer vent and HVAC duct cleaning, please consider them. They serve Delaware and Maryland, and are a locally owned business who actively supports the communities they serve.

https://chesapeakehomeservices.com

11/15/2025

🎄 New This Year during Christmas in Odessa: Gingerbread Popcorn Gift Kits 🎄

Make a cozy, healthier holiday treat at home with the GFWC Women's Club of Odessa Gingerbread Popcorn Gift Kits featuring their secret spice blend. Just add pure maple syrup, and coconut oil (or butter) for a delicious snack—perfect for those Hallmark-movie nights!

Each kit includes locally grown popcorn kernels from The Local Buzz, their special mix of spices and instructions to make two batches. It’s a fun activity with kids, and makes a wonderful hostess gift.

Packaged in a gingerbread-themed gift bag complete with tissue paper this gift is ready to give. ✨ Free samples so you can try before you buy at Old St. Paul's Church on High Street. ✨ Quantities are limited.

🎟️ Get your tickets to Christmas in Odessa in advance! (Same-day tickets will be available, but prices increase at the door.)

👉 Purchase advance tickets online now through midnight on 12/5/25 at: christmasinodessa.eventbrite.com.

For more info, visit: www.christmasinodessa.com

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Stick around after Christmas in Odessa for the Odessa Tree Lighting on the lawn of the Old Academy (tour stop #14).

The ceremony with live performances begins at 4:30 and the tree lighting countdown is at 5:30 sharp. It is the perfect ending to Christmas in Odessa filled with warmth, tradition and holiday cheer 🫶🏼❄️🎄

This annual celebration is sponsored by the Baker and Perry families + friends.

🎟️ Get your tickets in advance! (Same-day tickets will be available, but prices increase at the door.)
👉 Purchase advance tickets online now through midnight on 12/5/25 at: christmasinodessa.eventbrite.com.
For more info, visit: www.christmasinodessa.com

11/14/2025

Want to be part of this?

Stick around after Christmas in Odessa for the Odessa Tree Lighting on the lawn of the Old Academy (tour stop #14).

The ceremony with live performances begins at 4:30 and the tree lighting countdown is at 5:30 sharp. It is the perfect ending to Christmas in Odessa filled with warmth, tradition and holiday cheer 🫶🏼❄️🎄

This annual celebration is sponsored by the Baker and Perry families + friends.

🎟️ Get your tickets in advance! (Same-day tickets will be available, but prices increase at the door.)
👉 Purchase advance tickets online now through midnight on 12/5/25 at: christmasinodessa.eventbrite.com.
For more info, visit: www.christmasinodessa.com